Around Town for September 12

September 12, 2013

CHARLES TOWN - Forrest Pritchard, author of "Gaining Ground," will present a book discussion at 7 p.m. today at the Charles Town Library, 200 E. Washington St. "Gaining Ground," was named a top 10 book for summer 2013 by Publishers Weekly and was named the number one book of Summer 2013 by NPR's The Splendid Table.

For more information, call 304-725-2208.

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Lecture and book signing

MIDDLEBURG, Va. - Brough Scott will present the lecture, "Henry Cecil: Trainer of Genius" from 6 to 8 p.m. today at National Sporting Library and Museum, 102 The Plains Road.

For more information or to RSVP, call 540-687-6542, ext. 10.

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Annual car show to be held

TOMS BROOK, Va. - The third annual Children's Miracle Network Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the field between the Love's Travel Center and the truck wash. Entry fee is $10 per ride. Dash plaques will be given to the first 75 cars.

For more information, call Don at 540-481-0944 or email info@brakc.org

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Country Western dance offered

MAUGANSVILLE, Md. - The Country Western Dance Association will sponsor a "Country Western T-shirt Dance" from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Maugansville Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave. Line dancing for singles and couples. Cost is $7 for non-members and $5 for members.

SHARPSBURG, Md. - The Antietam National Battlefield will present a series of programs Saturday to Tuesday to commemorate the 151st annivesary of the Battle of Antietam. Activities include hikes, demonstrations, band performances, talks and more.

SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Shepherdstown Opera House has announced the following lineup:

Saturday: Bishops with Bill Matheny, The Frustrations and John Miller;

Sept. 19: Vagabond Swing;

Sept. 20: Homemade Wine with The Fishermen Band;

Sept. 28: Liz Longley with Steve Cifala.

Admission ranges from $5 to $30, depending on the concert, and more information is available at www.OperaHouseLive.com.

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'Germanfest' to be held

TOMS BROOK, Va. - The Shenandoah Germanic Heritage Museum will host "Germanfest" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. There will be live music, German and American food, a beer and wine garden, demonstrations, a craft fair, military re-enactors and more. Admission is free, but parking is $5.

BEVERLY - The Beverly Heritage Center will host a harvest party from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Event will include free food and admission to the museum, as well as interactive heritage craft demonstrations and more.

WINCHESTER, Va. - Quota International of Winchester will present its 13th annual "Kitchen Kapers Tour" from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Event will feature five designer kitchens. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets are available at the Daily Grind on Jubal Early or online at www.quotaofwinchester.org

SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherd University's Department of Contemporary Art and Theater will present exhibits featuring work by the fine art faculty and will host opening receptions at the Scarborough Library and the new Center for Contemporary Arts Monday.

The first reception is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. in the library's Reading Room. The second reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Phaze 2 Gallery on the first floor of the CCA.

The exhibit in the library runs through Sept. 21. The exhibit in the CCA gallery will close Oct. 9.

CAPON SPRINGS - The fourth annual car, motorcycle and fire apparatus show and yard party will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Capon Springs Fire and Rescue. Chicken barbecue dinner, which will be available at noon, cost $10 per adult. Event will also feature a jaws of life demonstration, bake sale, 50/50 and more.